North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1500: AN ACT to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
Status: Signed into law, April 21, 2025
Relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
What the bill says
An act to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2025:
AN ACT to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships. SECTION 1. Section 11-33-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: 11 - 33 - 17.1. Zoning - Nonconforming structure . 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or zoning ordinance, a nonconforming structure devoted to residential use and located in a residential zoning district may be repaired, replaced, improved, maintained, restored, or rebuilt in its entirety even though the structure is damaged beyond fifty percent of its value if: a. An application for a building permit is submitted within six months of the date the damage occurs; b. Restoration begins within one year of the date the damage occurred; c. The lot or parcel upon which the structure dedicated to residential use is located abuts a public right of way; and d. The new structure will (2) Have more square footage than the damaged structure; (3) Exceed the height or number of stories of the damaged structure; (4) Diminish the number of of f - street parking spaces located on the property from the number of spaces before the damage; (5) Violate existing building and fire codes; (6) Violate existing sanitary or health standards imposed by the local …
Sponsors
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16) · primary sponsor
- David Clemens (R, 16)
- Claire Cory (R, 42)
- Michael Dwyer (R, 47)
- Jorin Johnson (R, 41)
- Greg Kessel (R, 39)
- Scott Louser (R, 5)
- Scott Meyer (R, 18)
- Dan Ruby (R, 38)
- Vicky Steiner (R, 37)
- Steve Vetter (R, 18)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
- : Signed by Governor 04/15
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 3
- : Concurred
- : Returned to House (12)
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 31 nays 16
- : Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Votes
- Final Passage (April 7, 2025): 87 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Final Passage (March 26, 2025): 31 yea, 16 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 18, 2025): 81 yea, 10 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1500?
- HB1500 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
- What does HB1500 do?
- In its own words: An act to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
- What is the status of HB1500?
- Signed into law as of April 21, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17 (April 21, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1500?
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1500?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1500.html
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